Upon hearing the news that his father has gone to jail, a six-year-old boy poses the question of this generation: Whos going to take my Dads place? The Daddy Gap takes an uncensored look at the distress so many fatherless families are in and provides desperately needed answers about how God responds to this question and how the Church should as well. Dawn Walker and Matt Haviland build a compelling case that not only are single parent families the widows and orphans of this generation, but that it is the Church, not the government, that should be responsible to care for them. Drawing from their own journeys as single parents, Dawn and Matt give heartfelt encouragement to these often marginalized families by sharing how God really sees them, loves them, and wants to heal and restore them. Full of rich insights and lavish grace, they also offer some hard truths about what redemption and restoration really require. Most importantly, they clear a path to help all wounded sons and daughters discover the Father theyve always wanted and who has always wanted them.
Billionaire Easton Edgewater waited a long time to find the one he’ll claim for forever. Fleeing the neverending threat one bad mistake created, Piper Townie is desperate for any job. A new protected location should solve all her problems. But what happens when her irresistible boss uncovers the secret desires she’s hiding from everyone? Easton Edgewater has given everything to his company for years. When his departing right hand chooses Piper as her replacement, the alluring new assistant keeps catching his eye. Is it possible she’s the one he’s been waiting for? Welcome to the ABC Towers series. If you’re tempted by hot Daddies who will risk everything to keep their Littles safe, this adventure is for you.
A thoughtful and "utterly mind-blowing" exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century (New York Times). There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Drawing on research in sociology, economics, philosophy, gender studies, and the author's own experiences, Father Figure sets out to fill that gap. It's an exploration of the psychology of fatherhood from an archetypal perspective as well as a cultural history that challenges familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. What paradoxes and contradictions are inherent in our common understanding of dads? Might it be time to rethink some aspects of fatherhood? Gender norms are changing, and old economic models are facing disruption. As a result, parenthood and family life are undergoing an existential transformation. And yet, the narratives and images of dads available to us are wholly inadequate for this transition. Victorian and Industrial Age tropes about fathers not only dominate the media, but also contour most people's lived experience. Father Figure offers a badly needed update to our collective understanding of fatherhood—and masculinity in general. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding them toward an image of manliness for the modern world.
Falling for my temporary host wasn't part of the plan. Maxim I don't need a man. I don't need anyone. David thinks he can save me from the path of self-destruction, but he's wrong. I'm not trying to ruin my life; or fix it. I've given up trying either way. I have a plan. I'm leaving this city and all the wretched memories behind, but I need to say goodbye to my mother first. Father won't let me. He won't even open the door for me anymore. The only man to open his home to me is David. He's patient, caring, and sexy as all hell. I don't deserve his kindness. I don't need it. I don't need a man. But maybe it's a Daddy I needed all along. David All I ever wanted was someone to look after, to make mine. I didn't expect to find that someone in an angry little con-artist. Maxim's a heartthrob. He's also a troublemaker; a stubborn one at that. I'd be wise to stay away, but I might not be as wise as I thought. Every conversation with him is a battle and it takes a war to finally get to the core of the problems. All this boy wants is to see his mother and I'll be damned if I don't make it happen. His life is one massive heartbreak, but I can help heal a broken heart. There's so much good in him the world decided to ignore. No wonder he's angry. He won't be mistreated ever again; not on my watch. And if he would lower his shield for just one moment, maybe we could both find what we've truly been looking for. Daddy's Stubborn is a standalone entry in the Healing Touch series. It features one patient and caring Daddy, one stubborn and fiery Middle, and all the heart and steam. Contains mild Dom/Sub dynamic, Age Gap, Age Play, and a very happy ending for all who deserved it. Not Jack. Jack doesn't deserve it.
Only a Daddy could save her from herself now… After a lengthy sabbatical to be with her terminally ill husband, Sharon Ross is finally returning to Edgewater Industries. Broken by her loss, and weary from constant caregiving, she is relieved to be back with the only family she has left. Knox Miller has loved Sharon from afar for years, and he can’t stand by as grief and exhaustion consume the Little girl inside her. A special Daddy’s tender love and care could rescue Sharon from her misery, and Knox intends to be the one she can count on for that relief. Daddy’s Saving is book 3 of the ABC Towers series. If you’re tempted by hot Daddies who will risk everything to keep their Littles safe, this adventure is for you.
There's only one rule: don't fall in love. Dylan He's the strangest man I've ever met; a true artist. When Nicholas hired me for two weeks of shooting for his comeback collection, everyone warned me he was a hard man to work with. Nobody thought to warn me about falling in love with him. The moment I lifted my T-shirt and the shutter snapped, the sparks exploded and I couldn't rid myself of those feelings. No matter the gossip that follows him, he makes one thing clear: never mix work and lust. Nicholas The boy's a natural; a proper sub. He's also the model that dragged me back into the business. When he moved into my house in the mountains, it was supposed to be business as usual. Except, it's never business as usual. I've been burned in the past and I swore never to let my guard down around another model, but that's easier said than done when Dylan is all innocent attraction. I must resist him, or else I'll fall in love with him. Daddy's Precious is a full length MM romance with high steam, a man and a boy hurting from old wounds, one adorable kitten, and a guaranteed happily ever after. It can be read as a standalone.
She's the most annoying pain in the ass I've ever met.She's constantly getting herself into shit she shouldn't and risking her damn life. Finding out what I do for a living has only seemed to spur her on. She's going to be the death of me...but I can't get enough.Can I keep her? Or will my past come calling?***He's not a nice person. He ruined my cafe and kidnapped me. His job is dark and dangerous and oddly intriguing. He is seriously the biggest grouch I have ever met...but he makes me feel safe, protected and cherished. Is that messed up?Can I keep him? Or will everything we've found be lost?
A revealing look at stay-at-home fatherhood—for men, their families, and for American societyIt’s a growing phenomenon among American families: fathers who cut back on paid work to focus on raising children. But what happens when dads stay home? What do stay-at-home fathers struggle with—and what do they rejoice in? How does taking up the mother’s traditional role affect a father’s relationship with his partner, children, and extended family? And what does stay-at-home fatherhood mean for the larger society?In chapters that alternate between large-scale analysis and intimate portraits of men and their families, journalist Jeremy Adam Smith traces the complications, myths, psychology, sociology, and history of a new set of social relationships with far-reaching implications. As the American economy faces its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, Smith reveals that many mothers today have the ability to support families and fathers are no longer narrowly defined by their ability to make money—they have the capacity to be caregivers as well.The result, Smith argues, is a startling evolutionary advance in the American family, one that will help families better survive the twenty-first century. As Smith explains, stay-at-home dads represent a logical culmination of fifty years of family change, from a time when the idea of men caring for children was literally inconceivable, to a new era when at-home dads are a small but growing part of the landscape. Their numbers and cultural importance will continue to rise—and Smith argues that they must rise, as the unstable, global, creative, technological economy makes flexible gender roles both more possible and more desirable.But the stories of real people form the heart of this book: couples from every part of the country and every walk of life. They range from working class to affluent, and they are black, white, Asian, and Latino. We meet Chien, who came to Kansas City as a refugee from the Vietnam War and today takes care of a growing family; Kent, a midwestern dad who nursed his son through life-threatening disabilities (and Kent’s wife, Misun, who has never doubted for a moment that breadwinning is the best thing she can do for her family); Ta-Nehisi, a writer in Harlem who sees involved fatherhood as "the ultimate service to black people"; Michael, a gay stay-at-home dad in Oakland who enjoys a profoundly loving and egalitarian partnership with his husb∧ and many others. Through their stories, we discover that as America has evolved and diversified, so has fatherhood.
Gracie’s lights go out in the middle of the night and Luke is the only one who can turn her back on. Come to find out, he’s a daddy dom who’s dying to shock her in bed. One thing is certain in this forced proximity story...sparks fly faster than you can say “spanking”! Luke: Gracie is too tempting. A hot mess. And she's too easy to access in my guest room. It's a real shame how her mouthwatering curves are driving me mad. Ruffly undies, little girl squeals and delicious voluptuousness all make me want to taste her. She’s armed with stuffed bunnies and a stockpile of vanilla cupcakes against the world. A world, which has shown her its worst before she was old enough to fight back. She needs a protector, and I won’t stop until she realizes I’m the man for the job. Will she learn to follow my rules? Or will she sass and disobey on purpose in order to receive my special brand of discipline? One thing is for sure, when an unwanted intruder from the past threatens the happiness we’ve found together, I’ll do whatever it takes to prove to Gracie that I’m loyal to the end. ★This is a standalone steamy romance and a part of the Lost Coast Daddies series. Each book can be enjoyed as a on its own. If you love HEAs featuring tough guys with a soft spot for their heroines, click the buy button to dive right in and experience the world of the Lost Coast Daddies: rugged men, sassy women, and sparks that fly.★
